Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by joelkdouglas
I need a scope manufacturer to make the following:

1.5-9x36, maybe 3-9x36, close enough. Even 6x36 is great.

VX-6, S&B, Meopta quality glass.

First focal plane so I can use the damn thing to take a shot at whatever the hell magnification I want it set on.

TDS, B&C, LRD style reticle. Mil dot is fine.

I need the scope to hold zero like a champ. As you can tell I’m not as concerned with dialing.

There are bound to be comments about “oh that’s available with a 42mm or 50mm objective”. No [bleep]. I don’t want to mount a scope that high.

Others claiming SFP is superior. I see your point IF YOU DIAL. If you use a holdover reticle SFP is a hindrance.

Yes, I know about the Swarovski 3-9x36. Not offered with a holdover reticle.

Yes, I’m aware of the Leupold 6x36 LRD. I have several. Discontinued and Leupold tried killing it early with the wide duplex.



BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA! laugh

Boredom must be setting in heavy on you buddy!

Just get the darned SS 3x9's and be done with it. Or the 1X8 Nightforce if you can manage the short tube length.

I put a 1x8.5 Bushnell FFP on one of my AR's and it is amazing optically, reticle is really good, it's illuminated BUT it has a 34mm tube and is a horse. If It wasn't so chunky I would like it a bunch of a few of my critter getters!

Good luck in your quest..


Ha! Not so much bored as frustrated with optics makers that seem to be caught in the middle of two worlds. This started with trying to get my new scope mounted lower.

I get if you are more of a shooter than mountain hunter you want dials and great optical clarity. And I guess they don’t mind big objectives. And I’m a fan of PRS matches, I don’t mind if you’re a ‘shooter’ at the range at all so long as you don’t do dangerous [bleep].

On the other hand as a mountain hunter I want a small, tough, bright scope. VX-6 quality in a small scope. And I want to be able to shoot out to 400 or 500 yards with holdovers. And I want to mount my scope as low as I can so that in irregular positions I get a consistent cheek weld.

I sent Leupold an email with my suggestion. I have low expectations.